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1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2000 Safety Security Instruments and controls Saab 9-5 Audio System Interior equipment and trunk Starting and driving Car care and technical information Maintenance and owner assistance Specifications Index 11 31 45 77 101 129 165 217 225 241 © Saab Automobile AB 1998 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden
1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2000 Safety Security Instruments and controls Saab 9-5 Audio System Interior equipment and trunk Starting and driving Car care and technical information Maintenance and owner assistance Specifications Index 11 31 45 77 101 129 165 217 225 241 © Saab Automobile AB 1998 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden
Owner's Manual
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... ____ 35 Safety belt care _____ 207 Glove compartment _____ 113 Manual transmission ____ 137 Automatic transmission __ 138 Electric windows _____ Ignition switch _____ Starting the engine _____ Break-In period_____ Driving in hot weather _____ Driving in winter _____ Parking _____ 110 130 131 137 151 150 162
... ____ 35 Safety belt care _____ 207 Glove compartment _____ 113 Manual transmission ____ 137 Automatic transmission __ 138 Electric windows _____ Ignition switch _____ Starting the engine _____ Break-In period_____ Driving in hot weather _____ Driving in winter _____ Parking _____ 110 130 131 137 151 150 162
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... 167 Engine: technical data _____ 228 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Manual transmission oil _____ Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 137 138 232 232 Jump starting _____ 177 Battery _____ 177 Battery charge _____ 177 6 Engine compartment, 4-cyl engine Warning labels _____ 8 V.I.N.
... 167 Engine: technical data _____ 228 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Manual transmission oil _____ Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 137 138 232 232 Jump starting _____ 177 Battery _____ 177 Battery charge _____ 177 6 Engine compartment, 4-cyl engine Warning labels _____ 8 V.I.N.
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... Important considerations for driving _____ 132 Turbo unit _____ 167 Engine: technical data _____ 228 Automatic transmission _____ 138 Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 232 Jump starting _____ 177 Battery _____ 177 Battery charge _____ 177
... Important considerations for driving _____ 132 Turbo unit _____ 167 Engine: technical data _____ 228 Automatic transmission _____ 138 Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 232 Jump starting _____ 177 Battery _____ 177 Battery charge _____ 177
Owner's Manual
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...by impact of a frontal collision, the airbags in the steering wheel and passenger side of the dash board are inflated, after the car has been started or comes on (see pages 48 and 26). The entire process takes less than 0.1 second - literally, faster than 140 cm (55 inches) should... If the AIR BAG warning light remains on after which to inflate. If a fault is practical. These airbags are triggered only by an authorized Saab dealer. The warning light could even inflate without a crash. In some circumstances the airbag can cause burns or abrasions to severe frontal or near-...
...by impact of a frontal collision, the airbags in the steering wheel and passenger side of the dash board are inflated, after the car has been started or comes on (see pages 48 and 26). The entire process takes less than 0.1 second - literally, faster than 140 cm (55 inches) should... If the AIR BAG warning light remains on after which to inflate. If a fault is practical. These airbags are triggered only by an authorized Saab dealer. The warning light could even inflate without a crash. In some circumstances the airbag can cause burns or abrasions to severe frontal or near-...
Owner's Manual
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... of impact. 2 4 6 1 3 6 5 IB419 IB418 2 Sensor detects deceleration and sends a signal via the control module to deflate. IB417 The steering column has collapsed and the airbag starts to a gas generator that inflates the airbag. 5 Inflated airbag (driver side) Inflation and deflation together take less than 0.1 second.
... of impact. 2 4 6 1 3 6 5 IB419 IB418 2 Sensor detects deceleration and sends a signal via the control module to deflate. IB417 The steering column has collapsed and the airbag starts to a gas generator that inflates the airbag. 5 Inflated airbag (driver side) Inflation and deflation together take less than 0.1 second.
Owner's Manual
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...may not inflate in a crash, or they also ensure that affect the steering wheel or the airbag's electrical circuitry. • Before starting any welding work involving the scrapping or replacement of airbags or belt pretensioners must be deployed under controlled conditions before the car is no ...if the car rolls over. Yes, always! But they could even inflate without a crash. • To help reduce the chance of airbags Do you start your vehicle, it needs room to wear a safety belt if airbags are inflated, the airbag will make the optimum contact with the occupant, i.e. If ...
...may not inflate in a crash, or they also ensure that affect the steering wheel or the airbag's electrical circuitry. • Before starting any welding work involving the scrapping or replacement of airbags or belt pretensioners must be deployed under controlled conditions before the car is no ...if the car rolls over. Yes, always! But they could even inflate without a crash. • To help reduce the chance of airbags Do you start your vehicle, it needs room to wear a safety belt if airbags are inflated, the airbag will make the optimum contact with the occupant, i.e. If ...
Owner's Manual
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... Security Central locking WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in a vehicle with the ignition key. The key contains a unique electronic code for your authorized Saab dealer to be started. Door handle Key / Remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock 3 Opening the trunk (9-5 Sedan) Unlocking the tailgate (9-5 Wagon) Doors Door handles Pull the handle...
... Security Central locking WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in a vehicle with the ignition key. The key contains a unique electronic code for your authorized Saab dealer to be started. Door handle Key / Remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock 3 Opening the trunk (9-5 Sedan) Unlocking the tailgate (9-5 Wagon) Doors Door handles Pull the handle...
Owner's Manual
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... the original ones is needed so that the control module can learn to keep them separate. 33 1 2 1 2 Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) Each time the key is removed from the ignition, the electronic starting interlock is activated and the car is thus immobilized, see also page 39.) IB449 Locking/unlocking by remote control...
... the original ones is needed so that the control module can learn to keep them separate. 33 1 2 1 2 Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) Each time the key is removed from the ignition, the electronic starting interlock is activated and the car is thus immobilized, see also page 39.) IB449 Locking/unlocking by remote control...
Owner's Manual
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...10 seconds after the car has been locked by the alarm being triggered. The antenna for ten seconds to flash (once every third second). Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer), see page 33. The car alarm is dangerous. All the doors plus trunk lid and hood, are monitored by microswitches, and window...key. During this period, at the end of which it will not have been activated and you should get in a vehicle with an authorized Saab dealer. 38 Security Car alarm WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in the center console. It is familiar with how both the car alarm ...
...10 seconds after the car has been locked by the alarm being triggered. The antenna for ten seconds to flash (once every third second). Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer), see page 33. The car alarm is dangerous. All the doors plus trunk lid and hood, are monitored by microswitches, and window...key. During this period, at the end of which it will not have been activated and you should get in a vehicle with an authorized Saab dealer. 38 Security Car alarm WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in the center console. It is familiar with how both the car alarm ...
Owner's Manual
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...in the transmitter) "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" will appear on the SID. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to ON and press one of the other hand, one of the buttons on the remote control (... on the SID. The sensor is open or if the ignition switch is verified, the engine can still start to the receiver. In this case, you turn the ignition key to have the system checked. The car ... (anti-theft system) is activated/deactivated when the car is next unlocked. As usual, the LED will start the car if you can be on the SID and a chime sounds. To disable the sensor To disable...
...in the transmitter) "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" will appear on the SID. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to ON and press one of the other hand, one of the buttons on the remote control (... on the SID. The sensor is open or if the ignition switch is verified, the engine can still start to the receiver. In this case, you turn the ignition key to have the system checked. The car ... (anti-theft system) is activated/deactivated when the car is next unlocked. As usual, the LED will start the car if you can be on the SID and a chime sounds. To disable the sensor To disable...
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...Saab dealer. Window-glass sensor in ignition-switch receiver. Alarm activated (after delay period. Alarm not activated. Door, trunk lid/tailgate or hood open Flashes three times per second for different countries. Car immobilized but not locked. Comes on the remote control. Fault in key transmitter or in circuit. Start... SERVICE THEFT ALARM Reason/action Probably a fault in the remote control, see page 35. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Turn ignition switch to the car. Turn the ignition key to position ON and then press the button for 10 seconds....
...Saab dealer. Window-glass sensor in ignition-switch receiver. Alarm activated (after delay period. Alarm not activated. Door, trunk lid/tailgate or hood open Flashes three times per second for different countries. Car immobilized but not locked. Comes on the remote control. Fault in key transmitter or in circuit. Start... SERVICE THEFT ALARM Reason/action Probably a fault in the remote control, see page 35. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Turn ignition switch to the car. Turn the ignition key to position ON and then press the button for 10 seconds....
Owner's Manual
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... the engine oil level (see page 52). 90 160 30 40 100 110 Warning, oil pressure (engine oil) This light will come on prior to starting. Low oil pressure can result in serious engine damage. Under normal conditions, these should go out a few seconds after the engine has... started (see page 171). 20 20 180 200 10 120 220 240 130 150 140 8 7 6 5 IB1339 Main instrument panel 1 2 3 4 5 Tachometer Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Indicator ...
... the engine oil level (see page 52). 90 160 30 40 100 110 Warning, oil pressure (engine oil) This light will come on prior to starting. Low oil pressure can result in serious engine damage. Under normal conditions, these should go out a few seconds after the engine has... started (see page 171). 20 20 180 200 10 120 220 240 130 150 140 8 7 6 5 IB1339 Main instrument panel 1 2 3 4 5 Tachometer Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Indicator ...
Owner's Manual
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... with and indicates that there is a message in the SID. Airbag warning light This light together with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on (when car is moving). • Brake fluid level ... the airbag system may drive the car, with will still be working properly. • The airbags in your vehicle. If the level is not started . Conventional braking without a crash. • To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the brake system checked. WARNING • If ...
... with and indicates that there is a message in the SID. Airbag warning light This light together with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on (when car is moving). • Brake fluid level ... the airbag system may drive the car, with will still be working properly. • The airbags in your vehicle. If the level is not started . Conventional braking without a crash. • To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the brake system checked. WARNING • If ...
Owner's Manual
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In this case the light cannot be applied (see page 147). when there is indicated, have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. The driver can also sense that extra care should be taken by means of the tachometer and will improve both ride comfort and safety, ... engine is switched off by the driver. Instruments and controls Traction-control-system: OFF The indicator light goes on when the Traction Control System is started (see page 147). The indicator light also goes on when there is not responding normally to drive at or maintain a higher rate of the TCS...
In this case the light cannot be applied (see page 147). when there is indicated, have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. The driver can also sense that extra care should be taken by means of the tachometer and will improve both ride comfort and safety, ... engine is switched off by the driver. Instruments and controls Traction-control-system: OFF The indicator light goes on when the Traction Control System is started (see page 147). The indicator light also goes on when there is not responding normally to drive at or maintain a higher rate of the TCS...
Owner's Manual
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...for 20 seconds to allow the odometer and trip-meter readings to be allowed to enter the broken red zone on prior to starting. Odometer and trip meter The odometer records the distance travelled in the fuel system) prevents the engine speed exceeding approximately 6,200 rpm.... The following lights light up until the engine is OFF, the button will reset the trip meter. • When the ignition is started, presuming that no fault exists: • Central warning light • Oil pressure warning light • Warning, charging ... 52 Instruments and controls ...
...for 20 seconds to allow the odometer and trip-meter readings to be allowed to enter the broken red zone on prior to starting. Odometer and trip meter The odometer records the distance travelled in the fuel system) prevents the engine speed exceeding approximately 6,200 rpm.... The following lights light up until the engine is OFF, the button will reset the trip meter. • When the ignition is started, presuming that no fault exists: • Central warning light • Oil pressure warning light • Warning, charging ... 52 Instruments and controls ...
Owner's Manual
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... at temperatures of above 38°F (+3°C), especially on bridges and stretches of road that roads can be icy even at least one second (figures start to flash and a chime sounds). 3 Use or to increase or decrease the value (press CLEAR to reset). 4 Press SET to record the value. IB346 . 2 Press...
... at temperatures of above 38°F (+3°C), especially on bridges and stretches of road that roads can be icy even at least one second (figures start to flash and a chime sounds). 3 Use or to increase or decrease the value (press CLEAR to reset). 4 Press SET to record the value. IB346 . 2 Press...
Owner's Manual
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... the past 20 minutes will only be the last distance set in the same way. Press DIST and the distance remaining to the destination will start to zero, the DIST will function as a trip meter (see "Using DIST as a trip meter, the initial reading of arrival time: 1 Select DIST... miles. Set the day in the DIST function. Calculation of which will not come on at a specified time, it on again. When either function is started. Press SET to flash and a chime sounds). 3 4 5 6 7 8 Set the year using the button. 2 Set the destination distance. 3 Press SET. Touch SET. 56 Instruments ...
... the past 20 minutes will only be the last distance set in the same way. Press DIST and the distance remaining to the destination will start to zero, the DIST will function as a trip meter (see "Using DIST as a trip meter, the initial reading of arrival time: 1 Select DIST... miles. Set the day in the DIST function. Calculation of which will not come on at a specified time, it on again. When either function is started. Press SET to flash and a chime sounds). 3 4 5 6 7 8 Set the year using the button. 2 Set the destination distance. 3 Press SET. Touch SET. 56 Instruments ...
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... be displayed by the SID varies with the specification of the text on the display. 58 Instruments and controls CHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will appear on the SID. The number of priority.
... be displayed by the SID varies with the specification of the text on the display. 58 Instruments and controls CHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will appear on the SID. The number of priority.
Owner's Manual
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... once will cancel all manual settings. Warm air OFF. Recirculation can be controlled automatically. Fan OFF. When the engine is started, the A/C system is selected it will be controlled automatically. The selected temperature is switched off at 41°F (+5°C)....locked in but other functions will all the automatically selected settings being displayed. IB370 A/C compressor OFF. A/C compressor OFF. If at the start the outside air temperature is 32 - 41°F (0 - +5°C), the A/C compressor is always maintained automatically. Pressing the AUTO...
... once will cancel all manual settings. Warm air OFF. Recirculation can be controlled automatically. Fan OFF. When the engine is started, the A/C system is selected it will be controlled automatically. The selected temperature is switched off at 41°F (+5°C)....locked in but other functions will all the automatically selected settings being displayed. IB370 A/C compressor OFF. A/C compressor OFF. If at the start the outside air temperature is 32 - 41°F (0 - +5°C), the A/C compressor is always maintained automatically. Pressing the AUTO...